Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a segmental distalization device that includes an elongate bar having a distal end and a mesial end, a distal base on the distal end of the elongate bar, a mesial base on the mesial end of the elongate bar, and an attachment member attached to at least one of the elongate bar, the distal base, and the mesial base. In some embodiments, the attachment member is operable to connect the segmental distalization device to an anchor via an elastic connector.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a segmental distalization device that includes an elongate bar having a distal end and a mesial end, a distal base on the distal end of the elongate bar, a mesial base on the mesial end of the elongate bar, and an attachment member attached to at least one of the elongate bar, the distal base, and the mesial base. In some embodiments, the attachment member is operable to connect the segmental distalization device to an anchor via an elastic connector.

Abstract: An improved transpalatal arch wire assembly comprising a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire comprises a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically sloping component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components; and a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.

Abstract: A dental model comprising a first jaw member wherein the first jaw member comprises a first transparent medullary bone portion and a first opaque cortical bone portion, at least one tooth connected to the first jaw member, wherein the first jaw member further comprises a simulated gum tissue covering at least a portion of the first transparent medullary bone portion and a first opaque cortical bone portion.

Abstract: An adjustable appliance for exerting corrective forces to malpositioned teeth, the appliance comprising a rod member, the rod member having a first anchor attachment portion for securing to an implant, a substantially hollow tubular member defining an inner cavity, the rod member being slidably engaged with the substantially hollow tubular member, and a first force member coupled with the substantially hollow tubular member and at least one tooth of a patient.

Abstract: An improved transpalatal arch wire assembly comprising a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire comprises a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically sloping component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components; and a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.

Abstract: An orthodontic tensioning assembly, comprising a tensioner attachment body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the tensioner attachment body has an opening adapted to removably receive a dental anchorage structure, and wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment body is adapted to removably couple a tensioning element.

Abstract: A dental model comprising a first jaw member wherein the first jaw member comprises a first transparent medullary bone portion and a first opaque cortical bone portion, at least one tooth connected to the first jaw member, wherein the first jaw member further comprises a simulated gum tissue covering at least a portion of the first transparent medullary bone portion and a first opaque cortical bone portion.